Discover the story of the song > Mountain at My Gates – Foals

The protagonist sees a mountain that represents a difficult challenge, which keeps getting bigger. They also see a fire by a lake and feel a darkness in their future. The protagonist asks for help finding a way to climb the mountain and direction when they feel lost. They question whether they will run away or stand their ground when dark clouds gather. However, they want to be given their lungs, love, and choice to keep them coming back.